Queensland Young Tall Poppy Campaign

The Queensland Young Tall Poppy Campaign was re-launched in May 2009 with a call for nominations for the Young Tall Poppy Science Awards for Queensland. Nominations, with an extension, closed on 4 August 2009.

In 2009, the Queensland Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year from amongst finalists will be awarded with prize money totalling $10,000 for use in support of the awardee's research and/or directly related science promotion activities.

This prestigious prize is supported by Griffith University, the Queensland Institute of Medical Research , the University of Queensland and the Quensland University of Technology

The 2009 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards will be announced at a cocktail function at Customs House, Queen St, Brisbane on the evening of 16 November 2009.

For more details or if you are interested in supporting or partnering in the development of the campaign in Queensland please contact director(at)aips.net.au or call us on (02) 9351 0819.